New: I spoke with a mother who fled from Texas to Minnesota so her teen could continue getting gender-affirming care and use school bathrooms without fear. The family said Gov. Tim Walz's unwavering support of trans youth played a big role in the decision. huffpost.com/entry/minnesot…

The folks at the Trans Journalists Association have been hard at work to develop a Peer Career Network. Alum Tat Bellamy-Walker ‘19 is one of the journalists who helped create it. Read his interview in URL Media’s newsletter below. mailchi.mp/url-media.com/…

📥 CALL FOR PITCHES It's almost a year since 10/7 &  we’re reflecting on imperialism, ecocide, climate justice & the movement for justice in Palestine. If you’re a freelance reporter thinking creatively abt these intersections, get in touch by Friday 8/23 at [email protected]!

#Breaking: Transgender Texans will not be able to change the sex listed on their driver’s licenses, according to a policy change rolled out this week. kut.org/texas/2024-08-… #txlege #LGBT #LGBTQ #trans #transgender

A line-by-line review by CBS News identified at least 270 proposals in Project 2025's published blueprint for the next Republican president that match Trump's past policies and current campaign promises. cbsnews.com/news/project-2… Latest graphics:

Join us as we kick off this year’s NLGJA convention in Hollywood! We’ll be hanging out at Akbar on Wednesday, Sept. 4, partying and networking with our favorite queers in media. Convention registration is not required to attend, so don’t miss out! RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/nlgja24-kick…

1/ For a few years now, whether it’s been clear or not, gender has become a test to pass or fail. Since 2021, at least 177 anti-trans bills have become law in states across the country. And as these bills continue to impact trans lives, we are all taking this new gender test.

2/ How are cisgender women of color being harmed by anti-trans rhetoric in sports? Is anti-trans rhetoric making it harder for low-income girls to access free menstrual products at school? Does it threaten to make jury pools less diverse? bit.ly/3T5kFEi

3/ Anti-transgender legislation and rhetoric is reshaping all of our lives, from bodily autonomy to education, privacy and the access and use of public spaces. The question is, are we paying attention? bit.ly/3T5kFEi

4/ To understand how the anti-trans agenda could reshape our country, our reporters have set out to examine how anti-trans laws are impacting the lives of Americans, whether or not they are trans. bit.ly/3T5kFEi

5/ The goal is to connect the dots that will show how laws intended to target a small minority are rewriting the future for all of us, and for generations to come. This is the toll of America’s anti-trans war. bit.ly/3T5kFEi

Join us to learn more about gender-voice care for trans and nonbinary professionals! TJA members can register on our website: members.transjournalists.org/event-5844612

Still time to register for this event next week!

BREAKING: On Friday, the state health agency quietly rolled out a policy that blocks #transgender Texans from changing the sex on their birth certificates. It came soon the state, spurred by AG Paxton, made a similar change for driver's licenses. kut.org/news/2024-09-0… #txlege

🚨TODAY: Don't miss #TheIIJ at #NLGJA24! Come to our panel on how to thrive as a freelancer, featuring Sa'iyda Shabazz, Erika Hayasaki, and independent journalists Leo Aquino and Myron Kaplan AIR

Last day of #NLGJA. It’s an early one for me, first up is the NLGJA x TJA book club meet up, where author Michael G Lee (Michael Lee Ph.D. he/him/his🏳️‍🌈) discussed his upcoming book about LGBT journalist who made history with his AIDS coverage, Randy Shilts

Congratulations to Trans Journalists Association board member gina chua on her election to the #Pulitzer Prize board!

Check out this issue of The IRE Journal for an article on how to cover trans communities during this election.

Our favorite #journalism picnic is back! Stop by next Friday to grab FREE food, meet new colleagues and celebrate our hardworking #journalists. We’re excited to co-host this event again with our friends at NABJ Chicago Chapter NAHJ Chicago AAJA Chicago NLGJA Chicago Trans Journalists Association! #journalismmatters